As the conflict in Ukraine continues into its 913th day, the situation remains tense with a number of developments. Russian missile and drone attacks on front-line Ukrainian regions resulted in at least 18 people killed and 37 injured. Among the casualties was a Reuters safety adviser killed and two journalists injured in an attack on a hotel near the front line. Ukrainian forces also made advances into Russia’s Kursk region.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is engaged in negotiations with several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey, and Switzerland, for a second summit for peace. Zelenskyy also met with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed support for India hosting the peace summit. However, tensions with Belarus are escalating as Ukraine calls for the withdrawal of Belarusian forces and equipment from the Gomel region near the border.
In the realm of diplomacy, Pope Francis criticized Ukraine’s government for banning a Russia-linked branch of the country’s Orthodox Church, urging against interfering with religious institutions. Despite the ongoing conflicts, Russia’s Ministry of Defence announced the deployment of more missiles and artillery to the Kursk region in response to Ukrainian advances across the border.
The situation in Ukraine remains volatile, with ongoing military clashes and diplomatic efforts to seek peace. As casualties and tensions escalate, the international community watches closely for a potential resolution to the conflict.
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